Ball python found at suburban Chicago forest preserve

Ball python found at suburban Chicago forest preserve

A snake native to Africa has been removed from a suburban Chicago nature preserve after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.

A snake native to Africa has been removed from a suburban Chicago nature preserve after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.

Fundraiser held for Wheaton police officer Chris Harpling, who has cancer

Fundraiser held for Wheaton police officer Chris Harpling, who has cancer

Chris Harpling was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia earlier this month. Doctors plan to start aggressive chemotherapy in the coming weeks.

Chris Harpling was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia earlier this month. Doctors plan to start aggressive chemotherapy in the coming weeks.

'Rabbit madness': Suburban animal shelter is overrun with rabbits

'Rabbit madness': Suburban animal shelter is overrun with rabbits

DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.

DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.

Thieves pose as workers at suburban Chicago home, steal $3,000 worth of jewelry

Thieves pose as workers at suburban Chicago home, steal $3,000 worth of jewelry

One of the workers was allowed to come in to fill up a bucket of water, and then when they left, the resident realized $3,000 in jewelry was gone.

One of the workers was allowed to come in to fill up a bucket of water, and then when they left, the resident realized $3,000 in jewelry was gone.

DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy gets $7.5 million after serious injury during training exercise

DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy gets $7.5 million after serious injury during training exercise

DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy Danny Hakim had sued the manufacturer of law enforcement equipment after a 12-gauge tactical knockout breaching round did not disintegrate after it struck a door as intended but struck the edge of his body armor and deflected into his spine.

DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy Danny Hakim had sued the manufacturer of law enforcement equipment after a 12-gauge tactical knockout breaching round did not disintegrate after it struck a door as intended but struck the edge of his body armor and deflected into his spine.

Wheaton police, residents come together for a good cause

Wheaton police, residents come together for a good cause

Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton.

Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton.

'Stuff the Squad' donation drive in Wheaton
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'Stuff the Squad' donation drive in Wheaton

Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.

Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.

DuPage County Fairgrounds vaccination clinic is moving to Wheaton
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DuPage County Fairgrounds vaccination clinic is moving to Wheaton

According to DuPage County Health, the fairgrounds vaccine administration will be moved to the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.

According to DuPage County Health, the fairgrounds vaccine administration will be moved to the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.

Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd

Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd

Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.

Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.

$22 million cannabis bust, Des Plaines man facing charges

$22 million cannabis bust, Des Plaines man facing charges

"The allegations that Mr. Oaxaca and his co-defendant were in possession of more than four tons of cannabis and cannabis edibles is proof positive that the cannabis black market is alive and well."

"The allegations that Mr. Oaxaca and his co-defendant were in possession of more than four tons of cannabis and cannabis edibles is proof positive that the cannabis black market is alive and well."

Wheaton student-athlete honored for charitable work with nation's poorest community

Wheaton student-athlete honored for charitable work with nation's poorest community

Jackson Moran, 18, raised more than $5,000 last year for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The community is considered the poorest area in the United States.

Jackson Moran, 18, raised more than $5,000 last year for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The community is considered the poorest area in the United States.